
The bubble bursts
False Stability
Used when a seemingly stable situation is actually precarious and collapses.

Investors felt secure until the bubble burst, revealing the company was in debt.
Impending Doom
Implies that the end of a good phase is expected and inevitable.

Everyone knew the bubble would burst the moment interest rates climbed.
Market Context
Often used in financial contexts to describe a market crash following a boom.

The tech industry thrived until the bubble burst, erasing millions in value.
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